Sharon Posted June 28, 2022 Report Share Posted June 28, 2022 I just tried using a cabinet scraper, but I am a novice with that...created some scratches. So I used 120grit to take out those scratches and proved that I AM creating pigtails in the crotchwood walnut with 120 grit. So, 150grit will be my forseeable future! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tpt life Posted June 28, 2022 Report Share Posted June 28, 2022 I’d practice with the card scraper before taking it to your piece. Scratches are not normal and likely mean you need practice establishing the working edge. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhighlander Posted June 28, 2022 Report Share Posted June 28, 2022 @Sharon, another commonly-overlooked cause of "pigtails" is grit or swarf trapped between the paper and surface. Assuming you have a vaccum attached, try lifting the sander every couple of seconds to help clear the waste. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tpt life Posted June 28, 2022 Report Share Posted June 28, 2022 Too much vacuum will do the same Ross. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark J Posted June 29, 2022 Report Share Posted June 29, 2022 @Sharon ...and it's important to throw the sandpaper away periodically. It's hard to know when a piece of sandpaper is done, but it's better to toss the paper too early than too late. It doesn't get better with use. Old paper looses grit and what grit remains becomes dull, and the distribution of grit becomes uneven. This can contribute to "scratch marks". 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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